Adidas Harden Vol. 7 Basketball Shoes from Germany
Basketball shoes with synthetic uppers and rubber outsoles engineered for court grip and cushioning during high-impact play. Falls under HTS 6402.99.90.05 as basketball shoes over $12/pair, with rubber/plastic construction not qualifying as 'sports footwear' due to lacking spike provisions. Material determination follows Chapter Note 4(a) for uppers.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Provide detailed value breakdown; CBP often audits high-end athletic footwear for transfer pricing issues
• Label footwear clearly as 'basketball shoes' to support 6402.99.90.05 classification over general categories
• Ensure no metal reinforcements that could trigger alternative sole material assessment under Note 4(b)